Nizaar Kinsella
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✍🏻 Senior football reporter for BBC Sport
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🚨Chelsea have reached a pre-agreement to sign defender Deinner Ordonez.
The 16-year-old will join in January 2028 on a long contact from Independente del Valle.
Club executives have a close relationship with the Ecuadorian side which produced star midfielder Moises Caicedo.
The 16-year-old will join in January 2028 on a long contact from Independente del Valle.
Club executives have a close relationship with the Ecuadorian side which produced star midfielder Moises Caicedo.
November 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
🚨Chelsea have reached a pre-agreement to sign defender Deinner Ordonez.
The 16-year-old will join in January 2028 on a long contact from Independente del Valle.
Club executives have a close relationship with the Ecuadorian side which produced star midfielder Moises Caicedo.
The 16-year-old will join in January 2028 on a long contact from Independente del Valle.
Club executives have a close relationship with the Ecuadorian side which produced star midfielder Moises Caicedo.
🚨Cardiff made a verbal request to play loanee Omari Kellyman against parent club Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.
Permission is not expected to be granted but contentment from all parties about a productive loan.
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Permission is not expected to be granted but contentment from all parties about a productive loan.
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Chelsea news: Cardiff City want Omari Kellyman to face Blues
Chelsea news: Cardiff City want Omari Kellyman to face Blues
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November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🚨Cardiff made a verbal request to play loanee Omari Kellyman against parent club Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.
Permission is not expected to be granted but contentment from all parties about a productive loan.
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Permission is not expected to be granted but contentment from all parties about a productive loan.
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Chelsea defender Axel Disasi playing for the under-21s was a reflection of him handling a difficult situation, in the so-called 'bomb squad', with a positive attitude.
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Chelsea news: Why Axel Disasi played for the U21s
Chelsea news: Why Axel Disasi played for the U21s
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November 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Chelsea defender Axel Disasi playing for the under-21s was a reflection of him handling a difficult situation, in the so-called 'bomb squad', with a positive attitude.
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🚨Exclusive: Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah set to replace injured Marc Guehi in England's squad today.
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Trevor Chalobah set to replace Marc Guehi in England squad
Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah is set to join up with the England squad to replace injured Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🚨Exclusive: Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah set to replace injured Marc Guehi in England's squad today.
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🚨Exclusive: Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah set to replace injured Marc Guehi in England's squad today.
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Trevor Chalobah set to replace Marc Guehi in England squad
Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah is set to join up with the England squad to replace injured Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🚨Exclusive: Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah set to replace injured Marc Guehi in England's squad today.
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Chelsea defender Axel Disasi playing for the under-21s was a reflection of him handling a difficult situation, in the so-called 'bomb squad', with a positive attitude.
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Chelsea news: Why Axel Disasi played for the U21s
Chelsea news: Why Axel Disasi played for the U21s
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November 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Chelsea defender Axel Disasi playing for the under-21s was a reflection of him handling a difficult situation, in the so-called 'bomb squad', with a positive attitude.
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🚨Project rebuild Garnacho is starting to reap some rewards.
Two goals and two assists in his last four matches since joining Chelsea from Manchester United.
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Two goals and two assists in his last four matches since joining Chelsea from Manchester United.
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Alejandro Garnacho: Is former Man Utd star back to his best at Chelsea?
Alejandro Garnacho was exiled at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim but two goals and two assists in four games highlight his improving form at Chelsea.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
🚨Project rebuild Garnacho is starting to reap some rewards.
Two goals and two assists in his last four matches since joining Chelsea from Manchester United.
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Two goals and two assists in his last four matches since joining Chelsea from Manchester United.
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🚨Chelsea XI to face Wolves: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro, Garnacho; Delap.
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Premier League LIVE: Everton vs Fulham & West Ham vs Burnley - scores & updates
Follow build-up to five Premier League matches, including Tottenham vs Man united, Everton vs Fulham, West Ham vs Burnley, Sunderland vs Arsenal & Chelsea vs Wolves , with live text updates and reacti...
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November 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🚨Chelsea XI to face Wolves: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro, Garnacho; Delap.
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Have a three course meal in Chelsea's dressing room... for £16k!
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Chelsea news: Blues offer dressing room dining for £16k
The Blues are taking their hospitality offering to extreme levels in terms of pricing and experiences, with an opportunity to eat in the home dressing room now available.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Have a three course meal in Chelsea's dressing room... for £16k!
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“We need to learn to concentrate for the full game”- Joao Pedro. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea news: Joao Pedro says inconsistency stems from lack of concentration
Chelsea news: Joao Pedro says inconsistency stems from lack of concentration
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November 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
“We need to learn to concentrate for the full game”- Joao Pedro. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
The question for Chelsea is when does necessary rotation become too much squad rotation? www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Is rotation costing Chelsea - amid near Qarabag shock?
The Blues narrowly avoided a historically embarrassing defeat in a 2-2 draw at Qarabag where manager Enzo Maresca's rotation was questioned.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The question for Chelsea is when does necessary rotation become too much squad rotation? www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James, Tosin, Hato, Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Lavia, Estevao, Joao Pedro, Gittens, George.
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James, Tosin, Hato, Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Lavia, Estevao, Joao Pedro, Gittens, George.
Chelsea's visit to Qarabag is a huge event in Azerbaijan. 🇦🇿
How Qarabag have upset the odds and earned the respect of rivals in Europe.
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How Qarabag have upset the odds and earned the respect of rivals in Europe.
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Qarabag: Why minnows are catching the eye in Europe this season
Azerbaijani team Qarabag host Chelsea on Wednesday bidding to win back-to-back home European matches for the first time. BBC Sport looks at their rise.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Chelsea's visit to Qarabag is a huge event in Azerbaijan. 🇦🇿
How Qarabag have upset the odds and earned the respect of rivals in Europe.
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How Qarabag have upset the odds and earned the respect of rivals in Europe.
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🚨 Chelsea have appointed ex-Liverpool recruiter Dave Fallows as sporting director for football development until 2031.
Uniquely, the Blues now have five key sporting directors, headed up by Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, but all with big influence. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Uniquely, the Blues now have five key sporting directors, headed up by Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, but all with big influence. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea news: Former Liverpool director joins five-man leadership team
Chelsea news: Former Liverpool director joins five-man leadership team
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November 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🚨 Chelsea have appointed ex-Liverpool recruiter Dave Fallows as sporting director for football development until 2031.
Uniquely, the Blues now have five key sporting directors, headed up by Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, but all with big influence. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Uniquely, the Blues now have five key sporting directors, headed up by Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, but all with big influence. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Joao Pedro, Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo continue to be managed through appearances for Chelsea and are not fully fit www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea news: Maresca 'cannot plan' with Caicedo, Fernandez and Joao Pedro
Chelsea news: Maresca 'cannot plan' with Caicedo, Fernandez and Joao Pedro
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November 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Joao Pedro, Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo continue to be managed through appearances for Chelsea and are not fully fit www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Andrey Santos had his best performance since joining Chelsea.
More on living his "dream", Estevao Willian and Chelsea's dismal second half at Wolves here 👇
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More on living his "dream", Estevao Willian and Chelsea's dismal second half at Wolves here 👇
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Chelsea news: Andrey Santos on 'dream' moment with Wolves goal
The 21-year-old midfielder scored his first goal for Chelsea nearly three years after moving to the club from Brazil, having also needed three loan moves to get there.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Andrey Santos had his best performance since joining Chelsea.
More on living his "dream", Estevao Willian and Chelsea's dismal second half at Wolves here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
More on living his "dream", Estevao Willian and Chelsea's dismal second half at Wolves here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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🗣️Maresca asked if Delap apologised after his red card: "Yes, straight after the game he apologised to everyone."
Clarified the "plays for himself" comments, adding: "I am not from England, Liam is more focused on the battle with the central defender than the rest. That's what I was trying to say."
Clarified the "plays for himself" comments, adding: "I am not from England, Liam is more focused on the battle with the central defender than the rest. That's what I was trying to say."
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🗣️Maresca asked if Delap apologised after his red card: "Yes, straight after the game he apologised to everyone."
Clarified the "plays for himself" comments, adding: "I am not from England, Liam is more focused on the battle with the central defender than the rest. That's what I was trying to say."
Clarified the "plays for himself" comments, adding: "I am not from England, Liam is more focused on the battle with the central defender than the rest. That's what I was trying to say."
🗣️Maresca asked if Delap apologised after his red card: "Yes, straight after the game he apologised to everyone."
Clarified the "plays for himself" comments, adding: "I am not from England, Liam is more focused on the battle with the central defender than the rest. That's what I was trying to say."
Clarified the "plays for himself" comments, adding: "I am not from England, Liam is more focused on the battle with the central defender than the rest. That's what I was trying to say."
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🗣️Maresca asked if Delap apologised after his red card: "Yes, straight after the game he apologised to everyone."
Clarified the "plays for himself" comments, adding: "I am not from England, Liam is more focused on the battle with the central defender than the rest. That's what I was trying to say."
Clarified the "plays for himself" comments, adding: "I am not from England, Liam is more focused on the battle with the central defender than the rest. That's what I was trying to say."
Andrey Santos had his best performance since joining Chelsea.
More on living his "dream", Estevao Willian and Chelsea's dismal second half at Wolves here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
More on living his "dream", Estevao Willian and Chelsea's dismal second half at Wolves here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea news: Andrey Santos on 'dream' moment with Wolves goal
The 21-year-old midfielder scored his first goal for Chelsea nearly three years after moving to the club from Brazil, having also needed three loan moves to get there.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Andrey Santos had his best performance since joining Chelsea.
More on living his "dream", Estevao Willian and Chelsea's dismal second half at Wolves here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
More on living his "dream", Estevao Willian and Chelsea's dismal second half at Wolves here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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The claim that "civil war is inevitable in the UK" is better understood as an expression of the author's desire to see blood spilt on British streets.
October 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The claim that "civil war is inevitable in the UK" is better understood as an expression of the author's desire to see blood spilt on British streets.
“Very stupid” red cards are “embarrassing”, says Maresca www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Wolves 3-4 Chelsea: Enzo Maresca says 'very stupid' red cards this season are 'embarrassing'
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca fumes after his side get their sixth red card in nine matches despite a 4-3 win away at Wolves in the EFL Cup.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM
“Very stupid” red cards are “embarrassing”, says Maresca www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea XI to face Wolves: Jorgensen; Gusto, Acheampong, Tosin, Hato; Andrey Santos, Lavia; Estevao, Buonanotte, Gittens; George.
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Carabao Cup LIVE: Scores & updates including Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
Follow build-up, team news, scores & text updates of five last-16 ties in the EFL Cup, before the quarter-final draw takes place.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Chelsea XI to face Wolves: Jorgensen; Gusto, Acheampong, Tosin, Hato; Andrey Santos, Lavia; Estevao, Buonanotte, Gittens; George.
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Maresca's message to the squad "every day" is beware of back fives and low blocks. Teams have started to change to face Chelsea. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea news: Even Postecoglou used a back five against us - Enzo Maresca
Chelsea news: Even Postecoglou used a back five against us - Enzo Maresca
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October 29, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Maresca's message to the squad "every day" is beware of back fives and low blocks. Teams have started to change to face Chelsea. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Joao Pedro is without a goal in seven games, no forward at Chelsea has scored more than two in all competitions but the Blues have more different scorers than anyone else in the Premier League.
Liam Delap's return feels timely - amid inconsistency. 👇
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Liam Delap's return feels timely - amid inconsistency. 👇
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Carabao Cup: Rory Delap returns for Chelsea against Wolves
Rory Delap returns from injury against Wolves in the EFL Cup on Wednesday to a Chelsea attack struggling to find consistency.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Joao Pedro is without a goal in seven games, no forward at Chelsea has scored more than two in all competitions but the Blues have more different scorers than anyone else in the Premier League.
Liam Delap's return feels timely - amid inconsistency. 👇
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Liam Delap's return feels timely - amid inconsistency. 👇
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